Basmati Rice and Carrot Gratin
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Basmati rice and carrot gratin cooked in chicken stock and then baked in the oven is delicious and healthy. The carrots retain their texture and add a slightly sweet flavour to the rice.
Ingredients
100 g basmati rice
250 ml chicken stock
2 medium carrots
250 ml milk
2 eggs
15 ml chives, fresh or dried
1 ml dried thyme
125 ml plain yogurt OR sour cream
60 g shredded cheese
10 ml olive oil
Method
Cook rice in chicken stock
Peel and shred carrots using medium holes on a box shredder
Lightly whisk eggs, add milk, yogurt and herbs, whisk to combine
When rice is done, stir in the carrots and let sit for a minute to cool slightly
Add the rice and carrots to the eggs along with half of the cheese
Lightly oil a 1 litre glass baking dish
Spoon carrot-rice mixture into dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake at 200°C for 30 minutes.
Category: Accompaniment
Cuisine: Global
Sub-Category: Grains
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